Easton / Newnam Field (KESN), Maryland
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Easton / Newnam Field (KESN) is a towered public airport in Easton, Maryland, roughly 36 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix, with two paved asphalt runways and both 100LL and Jet A fuel available on site during posted hours. There is no customs facility onsite; the nearest option is KGED, about 34 nautical miles away.
Runways
Easton / Newnam Field has two paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 5,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Easton / Newnam Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Easton / Newnam Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Delaware Coastal (KGED), 34 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Easton / Newnam Field recorded 4,602 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Easton/Newnam Field is concentrated in the spring through fall months, peaking in July, with noticeably lower volumes in the winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 499 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Easton / Newnam Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures and environmental.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach.
When the tower is closed, pilots activate REILs for Runway 15, 22, and 33, HIRL for Runway 04/22, and MIRL for Runway 15/33 via CTAF.
Runway 15/33 has distance markers every 1,000 feet along the west side of the runway.
Noise abatement for Runway 22: continue straight out or make a right turn to avoid overflight of the town of Easton. Departures should avoid overflight of the town of Easton below 2,000 feet.
Noise abatement for Runway 4: if traffic permits, make a slight left turn after departure to avoid overflying the retirement community.
Deer, birds, and other wildlife have been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Aircraft should avoid overflight of the town of Easton and residential areas near the airport to the extent possible.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Easton / Newnam Field has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Bay Bridge, 15.99 NM northwest.
Part of the Baltimore area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at KESN?
Easton / Newnam Field does not have customs onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KGED, located approximately 34 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins should plan their clearance through that location rather than at KESN. Coordination with Potomac Approach is advisable when the tower is closed, since that facility handles clearance delivery functions during those hours. Flight planning should account for the routing to KGED as part of any international itinerary through Easton.
What runways are available at Easton / Newnam Field?
Easton / Newnam Field, identifier KESN, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 04/22 is the longer of the two at 5,500 feet by 100 feet wide, and it is the airport's max paved runway length. Runway 15/33 measures 4,003 feet by 100 feet. Both surfaces are asphalt and suitable for business aviation traffic, which makes up the majority of operations recorded at the field. Distance markers are placed every 1,000 feet along the west side of Runway 15/33.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KESN?
Yes, Easton / Newnam Field publishes specific noise abatement guidance for both primary runways. Departures from Runway 22 should continue straight out or make a right turn to avoid overflying the town of Easton, staying above 2,000 feet if overflight cannot be avoided. Departures from Runway 4 should make a slight left turn after takeoff, traffic permitting, to avoid the retirement community near the field. Pilots are generally asked to avoid overflight of Easton and nearby residential areas whenever possible. These procedures apply regardless of tower operating hours.
What lighting is available at KESN when the tower is closed?
When the tower at Easton / Newnam Field is closed, pilots activate airport lighting themselves through CTAF. This includes REILs for Runways 15, 22, and 33, HIRL for Runway 04/22, and MIRL for Runway 15/33. Wildlife including deer and birds has been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, so pilots should remain alert during approach and departure regardless of lighting conditions. Coordination for clearance delivery when the tower is closed goes through Potomac Approach rather than the airport itself.
What does business aviation traffic look like at Easton / Newnam Field throughout the year?
Business aviation traffic at Easton / Newnam Field, KESN, shows a clear seasonal pattern according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Volumes are lowest in winter months, with February recording 222 operations, and rise through spring into a summer and fall peak. July is the busiest month at 499 operations, with September, October, and November all remaining above 440 operations. Total annual business aviation operations reach 4,602 out of 6,331 total operations recorded at the field for the year. This pattern reflects heavier seasonal demand from spring through fall.